Belt Tension
TENSION (LBS.) USING STRAND TENSION GAUGE
| Application | New Belt | Used Belt | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Motors | 125-155 | 90-115 | ||
| Chrysler Corp | 120 | 70 | ||
| Ford Motor Co | 120-160 | 90-120 | ||
| General Motors | ||||
| Buick | 155 | 90 | ||
| Cadillac | 125 | 90 | ||
| Chevrolet | 125 | 90 | ||
| Oldsmobile | ||||
| 3/16" Belt | 80 | 50 | ||
| 3/8" Belt | 140 | 70 | ||
| 3/16" Belt | 165 | 90 | ||
| 3/8" Cogged Belt | 60 | |||
| Pontiac | ||||
| V6 & V8 | 135-145 | 80-100 | ||
| L4 | 120-130 | 75-80 | ||